Castillo del Río, Medieval castle near Vinalopó River, Aspe, Spain
The fortress contains twelve towers distributed along its walls, encompassing an area of 7,000 square meters divided into military and residential sections.
Built during the early Almoravid period in the 12th century, this fortification served as the original settlement of Aspe, known as Aspe el Viejo.
The castle structure reflects Islamic architectural techniques, featuring rammed earth construction methods and integrated living spaces within its defensive walls.
Located 4 kilometers from central Aspe, the castle sits on a 246-meter hill accessible through the road connecting to the Madrid-Alicante motorway.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed one of only two Arabic plows discovered in Spain, now exhibited at the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante.
Location: Aspe
Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante
GPS coordinates: 38.35313,-0.73291
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:16
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